Special Health Articles For Today - 31

 

Sensitive parenting can boost premature children's school performance

Healthy Living Tips - 56

Eat many fruit and veg

Get a lot of active

Eat high-fibre foods

Read food labels

Don’t ban foods

Don't stock food

Cut down on alcohol

Plan your meals

Eat at Home and Cook for Yourself

Eat Less Meat

Dr. Purushothaman
Director, Centre For Human Perfection
Living In Wellbeing

Medical Miracles - 26

Miracle Surgery For Young Boy

About A Disease For Today - 25

 

Acute Mitral Regurgitation

Medical Miracles - 22

 

Chinese woman with disfigured face is transformed after miracle surgery.

Healthy Living Tips - 50

Select activities you relish, realize satisfying, which provide you with a sense of accomplishment.

Be sure your activities area unit compatible along with your age and strength.

Eat smaller meals 3-5 times per day.

Consume food slowly, and wait 10-15 minutes before taking second helpings.

Enjoy a range of foods that may give essential nutrients.

Limit salt, caffeine, and alcohol.

Limit consumption of snack foods like cookies, donuts, pies, cakes, potato 

chips, etc.

Eat in moderation.

Avoid buffets.

Always suppose completely

Dr. Purushothaman
Director, Centre For Human Perfection
Living In Wellbeing

Healthy Living Tips - 47

Eliminate "White Foods" from Your Diet

Stay Away from Dangerous Trans Fats

Consume some types of Potent Daily vitamin pill and Mineral Supplement

Include Weight coaching in Your Exercise Routine

Maintain Your best Weight

Drink Alcohol solely sparsely

Protect Your Prostate

Maintain shut Relationships

Sleeping will help to regulate your body's metabolism and helps you keep

Just half-hour of a moderate activity for 3 or fourfold per week will assist you will assist you keep disease-free by strengthening your system

Dr. Purushothaman
Director, Centre For Human Perfection
Living In Wellbeing

Special Health Article For Today - 16

 

Modern Diet Is Rotting Our Teeth

Special Health Article For Today - 13

 

Scientists Explore How Aspirin May Guard Against Cancer

Health Video For Today - 11

Understand About Acne

About A Disease For Today - 10

 

Acid Reflux Disease

Headlice - Treatment

Headlice - Treatment

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on the human head, feeding on the scalp several times a day.  Head lice reproduce by laying their eggs (nits) on the hair shaft close to the scalp.  They are not dangerous, don’t carry diseases and are not a sign of poor hygiene. Headlice are social pests and rarely pose a threat to health. Outbreaks can be controlled if parents regularly check their children’s hair for headlice and follow the recommended treatment methods if they find active lice.

Headlice facts
Headlice only live on human heads.
Headlice can live in clean or dirty hair.
Headlice are transferred mainly by direct head-to-head contact; rarely by brushes, combs, ribbons, hats etc.
Headlice do not carry disease, but bacterial infections can occur from scratching the scalp.
Headlice treatments often don’t kill 100% of the nits (eggs).
Successful treatment does not protect the person from getting more headlice later.Headlice are small insects (2-4 mm long and about 1 mm wide) with a flat body and six clawed legs, and are pale to dark brown in colour. Feed on blood, piercing the  scalp several times a day. Crawl and do not fly, jump or hop.  Nymphs (young headlice) take about a week to reach maturity, and live for another 2-3 weeks -each mature female can lay up to eight eggs a day (that’s over 150 eggs during a life cycle).Nits (eggs) are tiny, hard, yellow to white in colour and are attached firmly to the hair shaft close to the scalp. Hatch as nymphs after 7-10 days and are probably hatched or dead if more than 1-2 cm from the scalp.  May have a ‘sandy’ or ‘gritty’ feel when running fingers through the hair are easier to see than headlice but can be confused with dandruff which is flaky and easy to remove.

Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to check their child’s hair for headlice and to treat for headlice if they are present. It is not the responsibility of school  or child care centre staff to check or treat students for headlice.
Parents/guardians may be notified if a staff member believes a child has headlice. The child and other household members should be checked, and if necessary, treatment should begin before the child returns to school. A school may request a note from the doctor stating that the child has been effectively treated before the child returns to school.
Checking for headlice and nits. Check everyone in the household every week. During headlice outbreaks check each day.The wet combing technique (overleaf) has been shown  to be more reliable than just checking dry hair.Symptoms may include excessive itching of the scalp especially at the front, nape of the neck, behind the ears, under the fringe, and at the base of plaits and ponytails.
Note: Not all people with headlice will itch.

Treatment
The two most common headlice treatment methods are ‘wet combing’ and ‘chemical’ treatment: ‘wet combing’ involves wetting the hair and scalp liberally with hair conditioner to stun the headlice,  then combing the headlice and nits out.

‘Chemical’ treatment uses ‘pediculicides’ which kill the headlice.
Other treatments such as electric combs, herbal/essential oils and enzyme treatments may also remove headlice, but follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results.  People who suffer from epilepsy, heart disease or have heart pacemakers or other neurostimulator devices should avoid using or handling electric combs. If there is any adverse reaction to a treatment, seek medical advice.

Wet combing treatment
Wet combing can be used to both check for and treat headlice. You will need hair conditioner (a cheap product is fine, and white conditioner makes headlice easier to see), and a special headlice comb from a chemist. Fine metal combs are recommended. Work under a bright light or sunlight.

Treatment of Burns

Treatment of Burns

1. Extensive Burns
If over 15% of body is burned, WASTE NO TIME.
Give appropriate first aid and get patient to the hospital IMMEDIATELY!

2. 1st-Degree Burns
A burn injuring only the outside layer of skin
TREATMENT
Apply cold water applications to the affected area or submerge the burn area in cold water. (A dry dressing may be applied.)
Do not apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics or home remedies.

3. 2nd-Degree Burns
A burn that injures the layer of skin beneath the surface. Blisters usually form.
TREATMENT
1. Maintain an open airway. Restore breathing and circulation if necessary.
2. Immerse burned area in cold water bat or under cold running water or apply ice water soaked clean cloths until pain subsides.
3. Blot dry and apply clean, dry cloth or dressing and send to physician.
Do not apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics or home remedies.

4. 3rd-Degree Burns
A burn that destroys all layers of skin
TREATMENT
1. Maintain an open airway. Restore breathing and circulation if necessary.
2. Protect burned area by covering with clean dry cloth.
3. Treat for shock.
4. Get patient to hospital or physician IMMEDIATELY!
Do not apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics or home remedies.
Do not put ice or ice water on burn. This can intensify shock reaction.
Do not remove clothes that are stuck to the burn.

5. Burns Involving Eyes
Needs IMMEDIATE First Aid attention and medical service.
Do not allow victim to rub the eyes
1. Place sterile dressing over eyes to immobilize the lids.
2. Take patient to physician or hospital.
TREATMENT
If splashed by chemical or other substance
1. Immediately flush eye with larger quantities of cool running water for about 10 minutes.
2. Contact physician or emergency department
If burned by flame or explosion
1. Apply cool, wet towel or other cold pack (not ice).
2. Contact physician or emergency department.

6. Chemical Burns
TREATMENT
1. Immediately wash away chemical with large quantities of running water for at least five minutes.
2. Continue to flush with water while removing clothing from burned area.
3. Cover burn with bandage.
4. Seek medical attention.
Do not apply ointments, sprays, antiseptics or home remedies.

Shock
SHOCK WILL BE PRESENT IN MANY BURN CASES.
A person in shock will be cold, pale, perspiring and may pass out.
TREATMENT
1. Maintain an open airway. Restore breathing and circulation if necessary.
2. Telephone for emergency ambulance or physician.
3. Treat for shock by:

Place patient in prone position with feet elevated unless otherwise indicated.
Cover only enough to prevent loss of body heat.
Do not give any fluid.
Do not administer any drugs

Aurvedic Treatment For Hair Loss

Aurvedic Treatment For Hair Loss

The causes for these hair conditions are: -  
Excess of Pitta dosha in the body is the chief cause of hair problems. Pitta is increased by excessive intake of tea, coffee, alcohol, meats and excessive smoking. Pitta is also aggravated by eating too much fried, oily, greasy, spicy, sour, and acidic foods.

Intake of too many chemical medicines, low blood circulation, anaemia, general weakness after disease, stress, anxiety, and mental tension are also prime causes of hair loss.

Chronic diseases like typhoid fever, presence of dandruff or lice and hormonal imbalance also cause hair loss.  So watch out carefully for these reasons! You may be overdoing one of them, and thus losing your beautiful hair.


TREATMENT:

1. The first step is to locate the root cause in your diet or lifestyle that may be increasing the Pitta dosha. Once you locate it, try to give up or at least reduce the diet, habit, or activity responsible for increasing Pitta.

2. Always use a natural shampoo or soap to clean the hair. As most soaps and shampoos have chemicals, they might be the cause of your problem. Usually the chemicals have a heating effect, and increase Pitta locally. Amala (embilica officinalis), Shikakai (Acacia concinna) are very commonly used in India for washing the hair.

3. Oiling and massaging of scalp is very beneficial for stopping the hair loss. Use coconut oil or mustard oil at least three times in a week. Certain medicated oils like ‘Mahabhringraj oil’, ‘Amala oil’, and ‘Arnica oil’ are very useful. Put oil on the scalp, and massage gently in the roots of the hair.

4. The person should maintain a regular bowel movement everyday. In case of constipation, a mild natural laxative can be taken. Triphala, an Ayurvedic herbal powder, is also useful.

5. The diet should contain more green leafy vegetables, salads, milk, fruits and sprouts. Take more proteins, milk, buttermilk, yeast, wheat germ, soybean and vitamin A.

6. Regular physical exercise is very beneficial as it helps in balancing the aggravated doshas.

7. A special Ayurvedic preparation made from Bhringraj (Eclipta elba), Amala, corals, iron and black sesame seeds is very useful, and even stops the greying of hair.

8. Rub your scalp vigorously after washing the hair. It increases the blood circulation, and activates the sebaceous glands.

9. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is good to drink to induce hair growth. The juice of alfalfa mixed with that of carrot, and lettuce juice is also good to take.

10. Daily application of coconut oil mixed with lime juice on the hair is also beneficial. Applying juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also good.

Fenugreek seeds

11. Washing the hair with a paste of cooked Urad dal (black beans) and fenugreek (methi) 2-3 times a week, is also good.

12. A paste of licorice made by grinding it in milk can be applied in the bald patches. It induces hair growth. A paste of seeds of lemon and black pepper may also be applied on the bald patches. These remedies are worth trying and will solve your hair problems .

Home Remedies for the Treatment of Dark Circles around Eyes

Home Remedies for the Treatment of Dark Circles around Eyes

The main Causes of under Dark Circles around you eyes are:
1. Lack of adequate sleep.
2. Inherited condition having a family with the kind of skin that makes dark circles more likely. 
3. Fluid retention which causes puffiness that may cast shadows.
4. Aging which thins and relaxes the skin around the eyes.

Here are some of the Common Home Remedies for Treating Dark Circles around Eyes:

Tomato and Lemon Juice - Apply a paste made from a teaspoon of tomato juice, half teaspoon lemon juice, a small amount of gram flour and just a pinch of turmeric powder. Stir the mixture properly and keep it for 10 minutes. Now apply this paste over your dark circles and it would surely help to reduce them.

1. Used Cold Tea Bag - Application of used cold tea bag will soothe the eyes and cure dark circles of the eyes.

2. Chilled Cucumber Slices - Cucumber provides a soothing effect to your body - they do the same work for your outside body as water does for your inside body. Keep think slices of cucumber over your eyes and also over the dark circles. Leave them for 10-15 minutes.

3. Water - Drink at least 10-15 glasses of water everyday.

4. Mint Leaves - Apply crushed mint leaves under the eyes for 20 minutes.

5. Cucumber - Grate cucumber and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes. Considered as the best remedy for under eye dark circles.

6. Almond Oil and Hot Compresses - Take alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 -15 minutes. After this apply a small amount of (1 teaspoon) almond oil mixed with half teaspoon of lime juice on the dark surface every night before you sleep.

7. Sleep Well - Take adequate amount of proper sleep. At least 7-8 hrs daily.

8. Cotton Wool Dipped in Rose Water - Take a cotton wool and dip it in rose water and keep it for 5-10 minutes on your eyes. It will help to sooth your eyes.

9. Cotton Balls and Rose Water - Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes, covering dark circles.